October 29, 2014, 9:07AM

October 22, 2014, 11:13PM

On Sun. 10-26-14 there will be a free Christian/atheist debate in Beaverton. Evergreen Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a Christian/atheist debate/discussion event on the topic "Do ghosts really exist." Pastor Nathan Lewis will be representing a Christian view, and Bernie Dehler will be representing an atheistic view. Come early for the free pizza meal mixer prior to the event. This is... Full story »

October 07, 2014, 4:03PM

Welcome to Bar Tab, The Oregonian's first-annual guide to the Portland-area's best bars. In the weeks ahead, you'll find guides to the city's top bars for beer, wine, great food and good times. Next up, our favorite neighborhood bars -- 10 mostly Eastside watering holes that punch above their weight class. Full story »

October 06, 2014, 2:37PM

On Tue. 10-14-14 there will be a free Christian/atheist debate in Beaverton. The topic is: "Is there any evidence for the existence of God?" All details can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/lamjvvk . The Christian is Dennis Marcellino. Dennis is a professional musician, and author of several books: 2011 THE Solutions (Simple, practical solutions to the biggest personal and societal problems)... Full story »

September 15, 2014, 3:50PM

Sunia Gibbs is currently showing at the Metro Perc Cafe! Sunia Gibbs is a painter living in Portland, OR. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Gibbs has travelled across the globe finding inspiration for her music and art. Her pieces are often tempered with dark shades and subtle tonal shifts, so as not to draw too much attention. At the same time,... Full story »

May 15, 2014, 11:16AM

For the fourth year in a row, Beaverton’s Southminster Presbyterian Church on SW Denney and Hall was certified in April as an Earth Care Congregation by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Environmental Ministries. To achieve this recognition, Southminster integrated environmental practices and thinking into all facets of church life, completing projects and activities in the fields of worship, education, facilities and outreach.... Full story »

May 01, 2014, 8:13AM

On April 9th, there was a debate at Portland State University entitled "Does anything Supernatural Exist?" The video is now available online for free viewing: http://tinyurl.com/n6w9tyu . Does anything supernatural exist? Phil Smith is a Christian philosophy professor at George Fox University, and answers in the affirmative. Bernie Dehler is an atheist (and former born-again evangelical Christian) and takes the... Full story »

April 27, 2014, 9:10PM

The Sunday Assembly movement was started in the U.K. by comedians Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans. It is known as a "Church without the god bits." Portland also has a branch, with two big events scheduled in May. The first in on Sun. May 11th at 6 pm. This one is held at the Dishman Community Center in N.E. Portland.... Full story »

March 05, 2014, 10:26AM

Portland Miracle Revival Church, located in the historic St. Johns business district in North Portland, invites you to our annual week-long City-wide Revival - March 9th through the 16th, 7pm nightly. PMRC's Founders & Leaders are Apostle Bishop Walter Scott, Sr. and Pastor Doris Scott. Besides PMRC's Leaders & Ministry, this event will include Ministry from other churches throughout the... Full story »

March 03, 2014, 3:58PM

Gifted educator and therapist Diana Chambers returns to Meridian United Church of Christ in Wilsonville this month to offer a weekend of reflective arts workshops. She will come from Ukiah in Northern California to share her wisdom and expertise in drawing on artistic expression to deepen spirituality. Pastor Gabrielle Chavez will share in the leadership of the Saturday workshop, 3/8,... Full story »

November 08, 2013, 9:46AM

November 07, 2013, 5:07PM

What is the "Sunday Assembly?" It is a movement that was started in the U.K. (Britain) by two comedians, Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans. At first it was known more specifically as a type of "atheist church," but it has now morphed into something more like a general assembly that is into mainly "Celebrating Life" regardless of one's religious position.... Full story »